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PARSON RED HEAD TROUBADOUR

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30STM

30 Seconds to Mars /// 01

REVIEW

After touring the U.S. and the rest of the world for almost two years, Jared Leto (lead singer, guitar), Shannon Leto (drums), and Tomo Milicevic (guitar) from 30 Seconds to Mars finally stopped by for a show in their native California before jetting off around the globe once more. The showroom of the San Manuel Indian Casino in Highland was definitely an unusual and somewhat strange location for a rock concert, but the small venue also made the concert a unique and intimate experience. The event was restricted to 21 and up, and the crowd was a melting pot of people, ranging from die-hard fans with war paint in their faces to people who seemed more like local casino visitors who stumbled into the show room on accident. The second white and blue spotlights lit up the band members on stage, and their powerful rock sound caused the floor to vibrate, everyone was on their feet or even standing and jumping on their seats. Front man Jared Leto engaged the whole audience from the first minute, orchestrating everyone to jump, sing and scream. Even in this somewhat odd environment of a casino, and with a smaller crowd the band did not fail to create an amazing energy. Any time the first few tunes of a song were audible the crowd started cheering. The band played all their hit songs from their last album This is War and some of the most popular older songs like Beautiful Lie and The Kill. Jared asked everyone to get out a lighter or their cell phones for a very soft, acoustic version of their hit song Hurricane, which made it feel very much like a love song.Throughout the show Jared was engaging the audience, joking with them and asking is everyone having fun? It is obvious how much he enjoys being on stage and entertaining people. During the concert Jared started a poll asking who has been to a Mars show before which revealed that it was the first time for about half of the audience. He also let the audience vote on what song they should play next. The choices were Alibi and Night of the Hunter, both from their new album. Night of the Hunter was the definite winner. Jared was joking that everyone needs to sing the chorus out loud because he is sick of it. The crowd was more than happy to do this, just like with every other song the band played that night. Whenever Jared held his microphone out into the crowd everyone continued singing the lyrics in unison.Mid-show the stage went dark, only to reveal Shannon center stage with an acoustic guitar, performing his song L490 a beautiful, atmospheric instrumental song ending with a choir by Tibetan monks. After Shannons performance Jared came back out on stage thanking their fans for all their support in the last years and stating that this is the smallest show weve played in a very long time and that they will not be back in California for a long time. After another song, the stage went dark for a second time. This time Shannon appeared with a birthday cake. Another part that made the show in Highland special -we all got to celebrate Tomos birthday and sing Happy Birthday to him. After the birthday celebration it was time for the highlights of the show - Jareds obligatory stage dive into the crowd. During Closer to the Edge, he stepped down into the pit and walked over the seats through the crowd. This time his shirt was not ripped off by fans, as seen at other shows, and he made it back up on stage to finish the song. And then what everyone was waiting for: With a searchlight Jared went through the crowd and picked people who would get to join the band on stage for Kings and Queens. At this point there was no holding back for the crowd. People were eager to get up on stage, and did not necessarily wait for Jareds invitation to join him. Pretty soon the small stage was packed, and everyone joined in with the tidal wave of woah vocals at the beginning of the song. At the end of the show everyone was pleased and energized and a few lucky ones got Shannon's drumsticks that he tossed into the audience at the end of the show. All in all, it was definitely worth the drive from L.A., and we hope to see them back here after they are done touring Asia and Europe.

Eisley

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Eisley SLO, CA 9-11-11

The family quintet band made the trek all the way from their roots in Tyler, Texas on their ValleyScapes tour to visit San Luis Obispo in between Sacramento and Santa Barbara stops. Although the quantity of fans didn't exceed sold out limits, the quality of fans rivaled that of larger shows that have blazed through SloBrew. Unsurprisingly, many showed up early to enjoy the openers, Eisley's very own little sister and cousin, Christie Dupree backed by younger brother Collin Dupree. If you haven't seen her before, you missed the transition from mature teenager to a womanly sound and stage presence now very visible during her set. Not to disregard her raw talent in earlier years, but these days were seeing an artist well into defining herself as a talented musician and song writer. Marksmen sped things up with their driven, diverse musicality and lent the audience some warm up songs before Eisley got on to their more rocky set. Playing songs from mostly their latest, "The Valley", they touched on "Room Noises" with Golly Sandra and I Wasn't Prepared For This. "Combinations" came alive through Invasion and I Could Be There For You. Also two new songs were debuted, One Last Song and Lights Out that will appear on their newest EP still not titled and hopefully due out at the end of the year. As a rarity and special treat, the 3 ladies covered 192 Days, the 4th song off their Fire Kite EP.
INTERVIEW WITH SHERRI DUPREE-BEMISWhat inspires you the most? Is it different for your drawings then your music, do they go hand in hand/illustrate your lyrics?The creative process is similar for me when it comes to creating a song or a new illustration. I base my creations on what I'm feeling or what is moving me at the time because I have come to realize that produces the best results for me. I think that If you listen to your instincts and 'go with the flow' to speak, that is when the most true and honest, inspired moments are captured. Art is a fickle friend. When it's forced, it usually comes across as fake.Does an argument or disagreement ever get brought on stage with you or is that stuff, if there is any, left behind when you walk on to perform?If we are having any differences we try to tackle them in rehearsal or make sure to have a band meeting to hash things out. The only way to press forward, is to press through and that's especially true when you live in a small space together for months at a time! Playing live really requires everyone to be tuned into each other and for us to play as a unit because it's not one person performing, it's all of us coming together to create an experience for the people who have taken the time out of their lives to come see us, so you have to work out the kinks beforehand or else, put it on the back burner, play your show like a pro and then talk it out afterwards!Whats your favorite song from each album and why?Room Noises: "Memories" It's one of the first songs I ever wrote and though it has a sad undertone (it's about losing a loved one, though I've never personally lost one- it's my biggest fear) I just feel like it is a beautiful song. Sometimes the saddest songs are the most beautiful ones.Combinations: "I Could Be There for You" I love the visuals that the lyrics conjure for me. It's got a very 'dark, spooky night in the forest' thing going on and that intrigues me.The Valley: "Ambulance" I think a lot of people can really relate to that feeling of being so broken hearted that you feel physically at your end. My sister wrote it about an experience that I went through and I think it's really beautiful that she, (though she was not the one the event directly happened to), was able to perfectly capture what I was feeling! What is your latest favorite from the new bunch you're currently writing/tracking?We have a new song on the EP that is about space travel and that was fun for me because I'm a big sci-fi nerd! (I know, I know, I'm a dork). It's slightly inspired by a Ray Bradbury story. His books and writing style really influenced my own writing a lot when I first started out and It's my second sci-fi themed song the band has let me get away with, so I was pretty stoked about that! (The first one is 'Invasion' off of Combinations, influenced by the book 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' by Jack Finney). I love songs that can take you out of your everyday life with a little bit of whimsy and this is definitely one of them.What is your latest music inspiration right now?I love Marksmen! They are on our current tour and they are just inspiringly great live. They're a relatively new band but you wouldn't guess that by seeing or hearing their music, they have such powerful songs and their singer has an incredible voice. I love their passion. The new Mute Math (that comes out in October) has also got me hooked. Those guys are always pushing the envelope with their sound and it's endlessly inspiring.How is the music video process for you and what song did you just do one for?We just shot a video for our song 'The Valley'. It's going to be super cool I think. There will be CGI monsters in it! It was also the first time I got to fully style mine and the girls wardrobe and it was a blast. I just pulled a ton of stuff out of my closet and played dress up for an hour and got it together. It's funny shooting a video../you feel so awkward in front of the camera but you can't think about that. I really don't know how actors pull it off. How involved are you in the planning of the stage show? Regarding lights and decoration?Right now we don't own any of our own lights, so sadly we have little control with that stuff, but if there is a house lighting guy we definitely give them direction on what helps to set the vibe for our music. Hopefully someday we will be able to attain our own lighting gear and really be able to control that element of the live show because I think it's really important! We're working towards that goal right now.Thank you guys so much! gotta run into soundcheck. love,sherri

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LOW El Rey Theater /// September 20 2011

Bachelorette and Low wowed the crowd at the El Rey this past Tuesday. Playing a near 20 song set, Low journeyed along a slew of crowd favorites and old songs in their 2 hour set. Low doesn't have be loud or put on a show, their stage presence is all it takes to command a venue of people waiting on their every move. The rich vocals, the twangy guitar and the rhythmic drumming all intertwine to create some of the most melodic and heartfelt experiences of my reviewing career. You must check these guys out!!www.chairkickers.comwww.myspace.com/bachelorettepopSpecial thanks to Bekah Zietz

Release the Sunbird
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Release the Songbird // Hotel Cafe, LA // September 29 /// 04

REVIEW

Rogue Wave roots were brought back to LA on Thursday night when Zach Rogue took the stage at Hotel Cafe. Albeit a small crowd, it was an excited crowd very well aware at the amount of skill and musicianship in front of them.Playing through many of the favorites off their first album, "Come Back to Us", the 5 piece band delievered a sincere performance. Zach produced great music with Rogue Wave but he seems more at home in the even more still environment.They've still got some shows in SF and Pomona, check them out!http://releasethesunbird.com/Special thanks to Joey Primero.

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Head and the HEart

Head and the Heart // Music Box, LA // October 13th ///

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Parson Red Head

PARSON RED HEAD Troubadour, LA // November 4th 2011 ///

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30STM
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Tues Nov 1DeerhunterHenry Fonda TheaterWed Nov 2Tune-yards, Cut ChemistMusic BoxThur Nov 3City and ColourOrpheum TheaterThur Nov 3AWOLNationMusic BoxFri Nov 4PhantogramMusic BoxMon Nov 7Lykke LiPomona Glass HouseSat Nov 12FeistWilternYellowcardFri Nov 18thHouse of Blues LATus Nov 29Rachel YamagataTroubadourKCRW Eclectic Dec 2 & 3Orpheum TheaterOh LandEl Rey TheaterFri Dec 16thOARFri Jan 27thHouse of Blues LA
SasquatchGeorge, WAMay 27-30 2011Outside LandsSan Francisco, CAAugust 12-14th 2011Treasure Island FestivalSan Francisco, CAOctober 15-16th 2011SXSWAustin, TXMarch 9-18th 2012CoachellaIndio, CAApril 13-15th April 20-22nd2012BamboozleE. Rutherford, NJApril 27-29th 2012BonnarooManchester, TNJune 7-10 2012LollapaloozaChicago, ILAug 3-5th 2012

VENUES GREATER LOS ANGELESAvalon 1735 Vine StHollywood, CA 90028(323) 462-8900El Rey Theater 5515 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90036-3801(323) 936-6400Gibson Amphitheater 100 Universal City Plz # 5454Universal City, CA 91608-1002(818) 622-4440Glass House200 West 2nd StreetPomona, California 91766(909) 865-3802Greek Theater2700 North Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90027-1298(323) 665-3125The Grove 2200 East Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92806-6014(714) 712-2700Hollywood Bowl2301 North Highland AvenueHollywood, CA 90068-2742(323) 850-2050Hollywood Palladium6215 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90028-8704(323) 962-7600Honda Center2695 East Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92806(714) 704-2400Hotel Cafe1623 1/2 N Cahuenga BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90028-6201(323) 461-2040House of Blues Sunset8430 Sunset BoulevardWest Hollywood, CA 90069-1910(323) 848-5100Key Club9039 West Sunset BoulevardWest Hollywood, CA 90069-1828274-5800Music Box6126 Hollywood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90028(323) 464-0808Club Nokia 777 Chick Hearn CourtLos Angeles, California 90015(213) 763-6020Roxy9009 West Sunset BoulevardWest Hollywood, CA 90069(310) 278-9457Shrine Auditorium665 West Jefferson BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007(213) 748-5116Staples Center1111 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90015-1345(213) 742-7400Troubadour9081 Santa Monica BoulevardWest Hollywood, CA 90069(310)276-6168Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Irvine Meadows8808 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618(949) 855-8095Viper Room8852 West Sunset BoulevardWest Hollywood, CA 90069-2108(310) 358-1881Whiskey8901 West Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90069-1897(310) 652-4202The Wiltern 3790 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90010-2807(213) 380-5005
SAN LUIS OBISPOAvila Beach Resort6464 Ana Bay DriveAvila Beach, CA 93424(805) 595-4000 x1The Graduate990 Industrial WaySan Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7602(805) 541-0969SLO Brew1119 Garden StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401(805) 543-1843
SAN FRANCISCOGreat American Music Hall859 O'Farrell StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109-7005(415) 885-0750Slims 333 11th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103-4313(415) 255-0333The Warfield 982 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102(415) 345-0900
SANTA BARBARA &VENTURASanta Barbara Bowl1122 North Milpas StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93103-2336(805) 962-7411 Seaside Park10 Harbor BlvdVentura, CA 93001-2706(805) 648-3376SoHo Room 1221 State St # 205Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2656(805) 962-7776Ventura Theater 26 South Chestnut StreetVentura, CA 93001(805) 653-0118

SHOW ETIQUETTE

DON'T BE A DOUCHE

Admit it. If you haven't been one, you've seen some obvious douche behaivor at shows which either made you wish you could punch someone in the stomach or at worst drop them on their dumbass face for crowd surfing for time one hundred and fifty two. Either way, some rules to keep in mind.1) It helps to know who you're there to see. Honestly, don't spend, what 50 bucks, on a band you know nothing about just to bang the girl/guy you're seeing. Its a terrible waste of money, hours in your life and if you start bringing down the vibe of the show the real fans will eat you alive. Buy his/her favorite DVD, watch for 5 mins then get down to business.2) Girls: Theres 2 kinds of you. Ones that come looking straight out of a Barbie box, dont fuss, don't take an hour to pee and don't squeal when you see sweat, welcome to a show! Ones that look like death rolled outta bed...I'm assuming you came to rock out. Sounds GREAT, just one thing, put your fucking hair up if youre going to mosh. You don't want to lose those precious locks do you? It also helps to not suffocate whichever poor soul is behind you.3) Actually show the band appreciation. Yeah, yeah, we know an encore is coming but we still gotta work for it so MAKE SOME NOISE.4) More than likely you've been drinking and drugging. So freaking be safe, would suck to die on the way home from the show of your life.

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Bree McCool

Principal PhotographerBFA in Cinematography and DocsDum Dum Girls and Peter, Bjorn and John
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RANT OF THE MOMENT

I'M WITH THE PRESS

Ventured out to the SoHo house in Santa Barbara this past Tuesday to enjoy one of my Coachella favorites, The Joy Formidable, and came across some NOT COOL concert behaviorEnter DRUNK girl with CRAPPY camera with DRUNKER boyfriend telling everyone she pushes through that she's "WITH THE PRESS" and shakes her camera vigorously like its suppose to mean something. First of all, honey, thats a point and shoot, so good luck with that! Second of all, drunk on job? Really? Thirdly, pushing through people to get to the front after they (we) have been waiting to grab a good spot is RUDE under any circumstances. We ARE NOT at a mosh show, this is a fun, dancing show, so back the eff off. You better be happy, now hungover chick, that my boyfriend and I stepped in front of you on the last song and didn't do so right off the bat.You're annoying.xolightsandwires

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